Advanced Security Deletedmessiah's 2022 configuration

Thread starter Deletedmessiah
Start date Jan 1, 2022

Last updated: Jan 1, 2022

How it's used?: For home and private use

Operating system: Windows 10

On-device encryption

Log-in security

Security updates: Allow security updates

User Access Control: Notify me only when programs try to make changes to my computer

Smart App Control

Network firewall

Real-time security: F-Secure Safe
Malwarebytes Windows Firewall control
Simple Windows Hardening

Firewall security: Microsoft Defender Firewall

About custom security: Mostly default aside from whatever Simple Windows Hardening has changed. SWH at default.

Periodic malware scanners: Norton Power Eraser
Eset Online Scanner
Hitman pro
(All used rarely)

Malware sample testing: I do not participate in malware testing

Browser(s) and extensions: Browsers: MS Edge and Firefox. Both stable versions.
Addons: ublock origin, Bitwarden, Dark reader, Enhancer for Youtube, Sponsorblock for Youtube, IDM Extension

Secure DNS: Quad 9 security.

Desktop VPN: None

Password manager: Bitwarden

Maintenance tools: Windows native cleaner
PatchMyPC
Hibit Uninstaller

File and Photo backup: SyncFolders, Google Drive

System recovery: Macrium Reflect

Risk factors

- Browsing to popular websites
- Opening email attachments
- Buying from online stores, entering banks card details
- Logging into my bank account
- Downloading software and files from reputable sites
- Sharing and receiving files and torrents
- Streaming audio/video content from trusted sites or paid subscriptions
- Streaming audio/video content from shady sites

What I'm looking for?: Looking for medium feedback.

Deletedmessiah

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Jan 1, 2022

#1

Have Sandboxie Plus installed but not using it real time. Only to test some software(not malware and the likes) sometimes.

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harlan4096

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Jan 1, 2022

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I would set Windows UAC to Always Notify

Thanks for sharing

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Feb 28, 2022

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Replaced Symantec Endpoint Firewall with Malwarebytes WFC.

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Deletedmessiah said:
Replaced Symantec Endpoint Firewall with Malwarebytes WFC.

Don't forget to update your configuration.

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